The Latest Breaking News from Cambodia

The high cost of border jingoism

A party-list MP and leader of the Economic Party, Chris Potranandana, is attacking the budget allocation for infrastructure development in Cambodia through a cooperation agency under the Finance Ministry. He is extremely upset.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Cambodia repatriates 79 Thais, five linked to criminal cases

Thai security authorities in Sa Kaeo province received 79 Thai nationals repatriated by Cambodia on Friday, with five of them reportedly linked to 20 criminal cases.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Myanmar's historic pagodas: How India helped revive heritage beyond borders

India has actively engaged in preserving shared civilizational heritage across Asia. This includes significant restoration work on temples in Sri Lanka and Cambodia. Recently, India partnered with Indonesia for the Prambanan Temple complex conservation. The nation has also supported heritage sites in Vietnam, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These initiatives reinforce India's…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Cambodia Supreme Court upholds treason convictions of 2 journalists, raising press freedom questions

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the treason convictions and 14-year prison sentences of journalists Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, who were accused of posting Facebook photos from a restricted military zone during last year’s border clashes with Thailand

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Cameras and AI reveal rare wildlife in Cambodia

CARDAMOM NATIONAL PARK, Cambodia - Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to fend off intruders in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25

Minister dismisses troop buildup talk

Senior military officials have dismissed speculation of heightened border tensions, following reports linking Cambodian politician Tea Srey Ha to land disputes and rumours of Chinese tanks near the border.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

Senior member of Prince Holding Group arrested in Japan

A senior member of a Cambodia-based Chinese-affiliated group sanctioned by the United States and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks has been arrested in Japan, investigative sources said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

Cambodia won't impede Unesco bids, says ministry

The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement of opposition politician in politically charged case

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years

The Independent UK · Jun 19

India-UK FTA levels the playing field for apparel exporters, says Pearl Global's Pallab Banerjee

India's apparel exports are set for a significant boost with the new UK Free Trade Agreement, finally removing a long-standing 10-12% tariff disadvantage against competitors like Bangladesh and Cambodia. Industry leaders anticipate improved price competitiveness, attracting fresh investments, increasing exports, and creating substantial employment opportunities across various garment categories.

The Economic Times · Jun 18